This winter storm event was a continuation of storm conditions that existed intially as a blizzard in these counties. During this winter storm, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow fell, with some sleet, freezing rain, and rain mixed in. East winds gusted to 22 to 26 knots (25 to 30 mph). Even some thunder was heard! Refer to related stories in other blizzard or winter storm events across south-central and southeast Wisconsin during the period of February 23-25, 2007.